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Members of the Team were:
Kingi Gilbert
Conan Herbert
Rutene Gabel
Aaron Herbert
Mario Mausio
Victor Mokaraka
(All from NZ)
Liam Fisher
(A NZ born Canadian)
And 2 Hawaiians
Luke Evslin
Maika Scott
For 5 paddlers in the crew this was their first Crossing, and for 2 paddlers their 2nd crossing.
The Herberts on Tour finished 15th out of 111 crews, in a time of 5hr 19min and 25 seconds
Crews from such countries as Hawai'i, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Italy and Tahiti competed, Tahitian Teams came in 1st and 2nd breaking last years record and Team NZ / Hawaii with NZer Andy Penny coming in 3rd. Rick Nu'u also a NZer living in Hawaii was in the 4th placed Team - Hawaiian Canoe Club
Te Awa Haku Dogfish from the Sth Island came in 24th overall in a time of 5hr 30min and 46 seconds.
The Boys would like to thank some people for making their preparation and the trip go smoothly
Kris Kjeldsen - For your support and for the use of the Mahimahi throughout the year.
Kekama and Adolf Helm and Kukui o Molokai'i for the use of your Canoe - Makia Kai
To Hina, Sherron, Monica and Richard De Costa and to Carlos Kuhn for your Kind Hospitality and Aroha
Pub Charity for Some Much Needed Winter Training Gear and Racing Uniforms.
Herberts on Tour